- ▸ Epoxy resins: Monomer for bisphenol F epoxy resins.
- ▸ Protective coatings: Used in lacquers, varnishes, liners, and adhesives.
- ▸ High-build systems: Low-viscosity diluent for tank/pipe linings and industrial floors.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Bisphenol F (CAS 620-92-8) is 4,4'-methylenediphenol, a diphenol. It is used to make epoxy resins and coatings for applications such as lacquers, varnishes, liners, and adhesives. Bisphenol F epoxy resins serve primarily as low-viscosity functional diluents in high-solids, high-build systems including tank and pipe linings and industrial flooring.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is bisphenol F (BPF) used for?
Bisphenol F (CAS 620-92-8) is primarily a monomer for bisphenol F epoxy resins. Those resins go into protective coatings such as lacquers, varnishes, tank and pipe liners, and adhesives. In high-solids, high-build systems it acts as a low-viscosity functional diluent for tank/pipe linings and industrial flooring.
What is the difference between bisphenol A and bisphenol F?
Both are diphenols used to make epoxy resins, but they differ in the bridge between the two phenol rings. Bisphenol F (4,4'-methylenediphenol) has a single methylene (CH2) bridge, while bisphenol A has a dimethyl-methylene (isopropylidene) bridge. The methylene linkage gives BPF-based epoxies notably lower viscosity, which is why BPF resins are used as reactive diluents in high-build coatings.
What is bisphenol F made from?
Bisphenol F is produced by the acid-catalyzed condensation of phenol with formaldehyde, which links two phenol rings through a methylene bridge to give 4,4'-methylenediphenol (CAS 620-92-8, C13H12O2). Reaction conditions are controlled to favor the diphenol over higher condensation products.
What is the HS code for bisphenol F?
Bisphenol F is classified under HS heading 2907.29 (polyphenols; phenol-alcohols, other). Confirm the final destination-country tariff code against your customs broker, since national subheadings vary.
How is bulk bisphenol F supplied and priced?
RawSource supplies bisphenol F in industrial bulk packaging for resin and coatings manufacturers. Pricing is quoted per order based on grade, volume, and packaging rather than a fixed list price; request a bulk quote with your target quantity and a CoA and SDS will be provided with shipment.